Take Part 2025

The Parade

The day kicks off with a vibrant, colourful and noisy parade through New Romney High Street at 10.15 am, finishing at St Martin’s Field where trophies and certificates will be presented.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ROADS IN THE AREA WILL BE CLOSED FROM 10.15 AM TO ALLOW THE PARADE TO TAKE PLACE. THEY WILL REOPEN AS THE PARADE PASSES

The Parade Assembly Point will the Car Park at the entrance to the Marsh Academy Leisure Centre in Station Road. (TN28 8BB).

Every year, we have a different theme for the parade. This year we have chosen CIRCUS, so Roll up…roll up… and let your imagination run wild and join us

For more details please email - nrcf_parade@btinternet.com

Over 300 people usually take part, both groups and individuals, anyone can be involved and entrants normally include:

• Marching Bands
• Samba Band
• Local Organisations in Fancy Dress
• Vintage Vehicles
• Support from Littlestone Inshore Rescue Boat, Coastguard Rescue Service and New Romney Fire and Rescue Service

Trophies

The theme for 2024 was “Under the Sea" and our winners were:

Best Overall Parade Entry

Winner - Firmagers Funeral Service

Best Large Group

Winner -Seashells Nursery

Best Small Group

Winner -The Ashdown Family

Best Musical/Dance Group

Winner - Betty Townsend School of Dance

Best Individual Fancy Dress

Charlotte Snooks

If you would like any further information about how to take part, please get in touch. If you'd like to help us on the day, become a sponsor or advertise in our programme, check out our support us page.